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Family Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: Bayabas
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in water. Use the water as sponge bath.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day and sponge everyday with the rest of the decoction.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buscaino; Emilio (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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